HGV Class 1 Driver

Quick Reach Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company in Manchester is seeking an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver to ensure the safe delivery of goods across various locations. Candidates must hold a valid CPC card and have a strong work ethic. Responsibilities include loading and unloading machines, maintaining road safety compliance, and excellent communication with customers. Competitive salary, generous holiday, and company pension offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Competitive salary

Excellent company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Class 1 Driver is essential.
• Experience driving a low loader and using powered access equipment.
• Ability to handle long-distance routes with efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload machines in accordance with company practices.
• Ensure load security during transportation.
• Familiarise customers with machine operation.
• Conduct daily checks on vehicle and equipment.
• Complete all relevant paperwork accurately.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and safety understanding

Education

HGV Class 1 licence

Full CPC Card

IPAF 3a & 3b (preferably)

IPAF load qualification (preferably)

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join Quick Reach.

We are looking for an experienced HGV Class 1 Driver who holds a valid CPC card and enjoys working in a team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely delivery of goods across various locations, maintaining high standards of professionalism and compliance with road safety regulations. If you have a strong work ethic, a passion for driving, and the ability to handle long-distance routes with efficiency and care, we’d love to hear from you!

Previous experience is essential, and it would be preferable but not essential that the driver will hold an IPAF 3a & 3b and an IPAF load qualification. Nights out may be required.

In return you’ll receive a competitive salary (DOE), 23 days holiday (+ bank holidays) and excellent company pension.

Responsibilities:

• Load and unload machines in accordance with the Company code of practice and use appropriate equipment.
• Ensuring the load is secure whilst loading, transporting and delivering machines.
• Familiarise customers with machine operation when handing over machine.
• Carry out daily checks on vehicle and ancillary equipment.
• Comply with legislation regarding vehicle safety, tachographs operation and working time.
• Direct appropriate customer queries to depot staff as required.
• Accurately complete all relevant paperwork.
• Act as an ambassador for the company, providing high standard of customer care and being polite at all times.

About you:

• Must hold a Class 1 licence & a full CPC Card.
• Ideally hold an IPAF 3a & 3b and an IPAF load qualification.
• Must have experience of driving a low loader and working with powered access equipment.
• An understanding of the importance of health & safety.
• Excellent communication skills, you will be working closely with our customers and the hire desk.

Feel you’d be a great fit for this role?